Foals formed in Oxford in 2005. The band's musical influences are varied, with members citing minimal techno, Arthur Russell, the Irish based math rock band The Redneck Manifesto, Krautrock bands such as Harmonia, and Talking Heads as their main sources of inspiration. Their musical style, however, can be more directly linked to various genres such as math rock, indie Rock or New rave.

Having spent his formative years playing in punk and indie rock acts, the protean Toro Y Moi project has been Chaz Bundick's vessel for further musical exploration since 2001. In his latter years studying graphic design at the University of South Carolina, Chaz became increasingly focused on his solo work, incorporating electronics and allowing a wider range of influences - French house, Brian Wilson's pop, 80s R&B, and Stones Throw hiphop - to show up in his music.

Oxford trio Trophy Wife's sound and aesthetic is informed by influences as diverse as Studio, Polmo Polpo, The Notwist, Hank Marvin and Tortoise. These influences can not only be heard in the bands music and production, but also echoed in their artwork, photography and videos – all facets of which the three band members contribute to equally.

We are Crystal Fighters. We make fast dance music with Basque instruments, synthesizers and our voices. We play new material at every show, come and see us live. From somewhere high above the old hills of our home, the love will come to conquer.

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